Download or read book Bristol Rovers Miscellany written by Stephen Byrne and published by Pitch Pub. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bristol Rovers Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Bristol Rovers. From memorable matches and favorite sons, the book follows no set order, chronological or otherwise, but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more—and is fully endorsed by the club.
Download or read book The Bristol City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bristol City Miscellany - a book on the Robins like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today - the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further - this is the book you've been waiting for. From record goal scorers to record defeats; from Ashton Gate to Kevin Mabbutt, and from Wembley appearances to Gary Johnson - it's all in The Bristol City Miscellany - can you afford not to own a copy?
Download or read book The Doncaster Rovers Miscellany written by Robert Marshall and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Doncaster Rovers Miscellany is jam-packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Featured here are loads of stories about the club from its inception in 1879 to the present day. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Rovers fan should be without.
Download or read book Bristol Rovers on This Day written by Stephen Byrne and published by Pitch Pub. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bristol Rovers On This Day chronicles, in diary form, the major events in the club's history. With individual entries for every day, and multiple listings for more historic and busier days, the book includes all the club's big matches, promotions, cup runs, significant events, and sensational signings.
Download or read book The Bristol City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? The club's official anthem is ‘One For The Bristol City’ by The Wurzels. Why the club lost out on so much attendance revenue at their first ground? The club's mascot, Scrumpy the Robin, owes much to the south-west region’s obsession for cider. He’s been the mascot since 2005, with rumours that the previous incumbent was last seen in the city centre, drinking out...? The Bristol City Miscellany – a book on the Robins like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Now, with the club experiencing previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you’ve been waiting for. From record goalscorers, to record defeats; from Ashton Gate to Kevin Mabbutt, from Wembley to Gary Johnson – it’s all in The Bristol City Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?
Download or read book The Blackburn Rovers Miscellany written by Harry Berry and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackburn Rovers Miscellany is a gem of a book, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. This is the ultimate book of trivia on the club and a treasure trove of information that you can dip in and out of at your leisure. It's book that will make you smile, laugh out loud, sigh and reflect on the good times and the bad. Written by lifelong fan Harry Berry, this is a book no self-respecting Rovers fan should be without.
Download or read book The QPR Miscellany written by Ash Rose and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The QPR Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous Rangers. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back over their glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of the sport's biggest name, culminating in their extraordinary return to the Premier League in 2010/11. Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most goals, what was the largest attendance or who was the longest-serving manager, but also who earned the most red cards and how the club became one of the richest in the world. Put down your pie and pick up a copy.
Download or read book The Millwall FC Miscellany written by David Sullivan and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millwall FC, founded in Victorian times, have a tremendous history to delve into. This book will provide you with all you want to know about the Lions, and some stuff you don't... The Millwall Miscellany is a book on the Lions like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Featured here are loads of stories about the club from 1885 to the present day. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true Millwall fan should be without.
Download or read book The Hull City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know: Hull City is the only team in the English Football League which hasn't got a single letter that you can colour in? City’s early matches were played at The Boulevard, the old home of rugby league side Hull FC? Up to 2008, the nation’s favourite trivia quiz question was: which is the largest city in England to have never had a team in the top division? The answer, of course, was Hull – but promotion in May 2008 rendered the question defunct and the search is now on for an updated version.The Hull City Miscellany – a book on the Tigers like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club tasting previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you’ve been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from Boothferry Park to Dean Windass – it’s all in The Hull City Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?
Download or read book The Port Vale Miscellany written by Phil Sherwin and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Port Vale Miscellany – a book on the Valiants like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Port Vale Football Club – the name gives no clue to its whereabouts, but this book tells all of the highs, lows and downright strange happenings at a club that has been in existence in the Potteries for over 130 years. From an FA Cup semi-final to expulsion from the league, from three Wembley appearances to a ten-goal home defeat when the goalkeeper lost his glasses in the mud, it's all here. Classic giant-killings, the man who played for both teams in the same game, going into administration, famous fans such as Robbie Williams and Phil Taylor, they all have a story to tell. The record wins, defeats, attendances and plenty of facts about the club are listed in great detail, plus the answer to many questions such as what links David Beckham and Bobby Charlton to Port Vale? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club's history, making it a must for any fan. Can you really afford not to own a copy?
Download or read book The Notts County Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Notts County Miscellany – a book on the Magpies like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend.Featured here are more than 100 stories on the world’s oldest football club ranging from how the club was formed in 1862 up to little-known facts about Director of Football Sven-Goran Eriksson. Here you will find player feats, individual records and plenty of weird and wonderful tales from a club that has rarely realised its potential. Rivalry with Nottingham Forest, the history of Meadow Lane and how the club came to wear their famous black & white striped kit, plus favourite managers, quotes ranging from the profound to the downright bizarre and cult heroes from yesteryear – a book no true County fan should be without.
Download or read book Middlesbrough FC Miscellany written by Tony Matthews and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you ever needed to know about The Boro.
Download or read book Burnley FC Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you ever needed to know about Burnley.
Download or read book The Stoke City Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? Former City stalwart Denis Smith had the misfortune of having five broken legs, four broken noses, a cracked ankle, broken collar bone, chipped spine, most of his fingers and toes broken as well as having over 100 stitches at various times in Stoke colours – that’s got to be a record! On 3 February 1945 Stoke City’s Frank Wong Soo was the first player of Chinese extraction to play for England. Stoke have 2 club mascots called Pottermus and Pottermiss. The Stoke City Miscellany – a book on the club like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. Now, with the club tasting previously uncharted highs, look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented City over the years and the events that have shaped the club.If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you’ve been waiting for. From record goal scorers, to record defeats; from The Victoria Ground to Alan Ball, from Mark Chamberlain to Gordon Banks – it’s all in The Stoke City Miscellany – can you afford not to own a copy?
Download or read book The Victorian Football Miscellany written by Paul Brown and published by Superelastic. This book was released on 2013-05-29 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Victorian Football Miscellany is a quirky and fascinating collection of trivia, facts and anecdotes from football’s earliest years. Delve into an absorbing world of ox-bladder balls, baggy-kneed knickerbockers and outstanding moustaches, and read remarkable tales of the first ever cup final, the invention of the shinpad, the evolution of dribbling, the first own goal and a seemingly-invincible penalty-taking elephant. Other entries cover the foundation of the Football Association, the development of the Laws of the Game and the origins of football’s most popular clubs. Packed with stories, profiles and lists, this is an indispensable guide to the colourful and unusual world of 19th century football.
Download or read book The Preston North End Miscellany written by David Clayton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Preston North End Miscellany – a book on the Lilywhites like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legend. From the days of Tom Finney to the management of Darren Ferguson – from the FA Cup triumphs and league titles of yesteryear to the man-mountain that is Jon Parkin, The Preston North End Miscellany is the ultimate book of trivia on the club and a treasure trove of information that you can dip in and out of at your leisure. A book that will make you smile, laugh out loud, sigh and reflect with hundreds of stories about why this club remains one of the best in the world, despite an absence from the top-flight stretching back . . . well, let's look forward instead of behind! A book no self-respecting PNE fan should be without.
Download or read book A Miscellany of Writings written by Michael Clark and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A condensed autobiography of a varied, happy and fulfilling eighty-eight years. A first family holiday in France. Visits to a cathedral city and a seaside town. Exploring the battlefields of The Somme and Ypres Salient. An extreme winter. Taking two young grandsons for a first visit to Normandy. The end of the Great War. First-class to Nice and the Cote d'Azur. A nostalgic final visit to historic Lille and Arras. The Crusades and Knights Templar of the 11th to 13th Centuries. A fond farewell to Normandy.